Vitamix Question

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I have a fp, also a little prep thing that can supposedly do anything that I haven't tried so I'm not 'without'.

 

But I keep seeing things on Vitamix including an email from amazon this morning.  What type do you guys use and is it really worth the 400$?

 

Just the model number if you have one to go on my wishlist.  I'd really like to keep it on the backburner.

 

Thanks,

Debbie 41 cd

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THe full model is definitely worth the money. My parents own a Vitamix and have

had it for more than 5 years, and the blender still works! It chops/blends

veggies and fruit so smooth -- it's like drinking juice (pulp and all). It's

fantastic. I want to buy one (even though I own a Kitchen Aid Food Processor).

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> I have a fp, also a little prep thing that can supposedly do anything that I

> haven't tried so I'm not 'without'.

>

> But I keep seeing things on Vitamix including an email from amazon this

> morning. What type do you guys use and is it really worth the 400$?

>

> Just the model number if you have one to go on my wishlist. I'd really like

> to keep it on the backburner.

>

> Thanks,

> Debbie 41 cd

>

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Debbie,I have a Vita-Mix 5000. I really like it for those things that are tough or chunky but you need them to be super smooth. I do nut pancake batters, smoothies, soups, nut butters etc. in it. Some call it a glorified blender, but there are times when that is what you need and I do use mine regularly and it works better than any other blender I have owned.So, it would depend on the kinds of things you think you would need it for and how often. I will say that I am disappointed that I can't use the dry jug to grind nuts into flour, but they are just too oily. I do use it to make dried fruit and/or veggie powder though.AmeliaTo: btvc-scd <BTVC-SCD >; SCDiet Sent: Wed, May 12, 2010 11:19:25 AMSubject: Vitamix Question

I have a fp, also a little prep thing that can supposedly do anything that I haven't tried so I'm not 'without'.

But I keep seeing things on Vitamix including an email from amazon this morning. What type do you guys use and is it really worth the 400$?

Just the model number if you have one to go on my wishlist. I'd really like to keep it on the backburner.

Thanks,

Debbie 41 cd

[Guest guest]

Thanks, it's just on the backburner for now.  I just wondered how well they work.

 

debbie 41 cd

 

Debbie,I have a Vita-Mix 5000.  I really like it for those things that are tough or chunky but you need them to be super smooth.  I do nut pancake batters, smoothies, soups, nut butters etc. in it.  Some call it a glorified blender, but there are times when that is what you need and I do use mine regularly and it works better than any other blender I have owned.

So, it would depend on the kinds of things you think you would need it for and how often.  I will say that I am disappointed that I can't use the dry jug to grind nuts into flour, but they are just too oily.  I do use it to make dried fruit and/or veggie powder though.

Amelia

To: btvc-scd <BTVC-SCD >; SCDiet

Sent: Wed, May 12, 2010 11:19:25 AMSubject: Vitamix Question

 

I have a fp, also a little prep thing that can supposedly do anything that I haven't tried so I'm not 'without'.

 

But I keep seeing things on Vitamix including an email from amazon this morning.  What type do you guys use and is it really worth the 400$?

 

Just the model number if you have one to go on my wishlist.  I'd really like to keep it on the backburner.

 

Thanks,

Debbie 41 cd